Health Educator II - Tobacco Program

Utah County Government

1d•$29 - $33

About The Position

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. Under direct leadership of the assigned supervisor, assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County. Performs complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Public Health, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of work experience in public health, or a related field.
A completed, related master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of health education work experience.
Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain certification through the national certifying boards in one of the following during the first twelve (12) months in position: a. Certification in Public Health (CPH) b. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Incumbent may be required to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted County employees when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assists, develops, designs, monitors, coordinates, evaluates, and administers health education and prevention activities in Utah County.
Performs complex clerical, technical, and other required work at the full performance level.